EAST CAROLINA PIRATES PLAYER NEWS

Joseph tallied 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 141 yards during Saturday's 42-9 win versus North Carolina Central.

Engleman totaled 10 carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-9 victory versus North Carolina Central.

Williams was 25-for-36 passing for 341 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 42-9 win versus North Carolina Central.

Griffis was 1-for-2 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 42-9 win versus North Carolina Central.

Melvin (back) is close to returning, and he would've played if Saturday's game against North Carolina Central had been a championship game, according to 94.3 The Game.

Head coach Blake Harrell said Gray (undisclosed) is close to returning to action for East Carolina, per 94.3 The Game.

Sides (hamstring) logged two receptions for 18 yards during Saturday's 42-9 win against North Carolina Central.

Melvin (back) is out for Saturday's game against North Carolina Central, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Williams will start at quarterback against North Carolina Central on Saturday, per 247Sports.

Griffis is not starting in Saturday's game against North Carolina Central, 247Sports reports.

East Carolina head coach Blake Harrell said Melvin has been dealing with back stiffness, which is why he didn't play against Old Dominion, 94.3 The Game reports.

East Carolina head coach Blake Harrell said Gray (undisclosed) will undergo an MRI on Monday, per 94.3 The Game.

Williams was 5-for-7 passing for 22 yards during Saturday's 20-17 victory versus Old Dominion. He also had five rushes for negative one yard.

Griffis completed 4 of 12 passes for 58 yards during Saturday's 20-17 victory over Old Dominion. He also had six rushes for 22 yards.

Pearson (foot) participated in Saturday's 20-17 win against Old Dominion.

Sides (hamstring) remains out for Saturday's game versus Old Dominion, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.